Ground Mishap Investigation Course

Course Description

The Ground Safety for Marines (GSM) course provides instruction on basic concepts/techniques for managing unit-level Marine Corps Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) programs, hazard identification and controls, and conducting unit safety inspections. The course includes an introduction to the Marine Corps Safety Program and OSHA; application of OSHA General Industry standards (29 CFR 1910); personal protective equipment (PPE); hazard recognition and mitigation; risk management; unit safety inspections; mishap investigation fundamentals; and mishap reporting procedures.

Target Audience

Active-duty personnel assigned in writing as the unit Safety Officer/Manager (E6 to O5), High Risk Training Safety Officer (HRTSO), or Aviation Safety Officer (ASO). DoD Civilians in the SOH Community of Interest (GS-0017, 0018, 0019, 0690, and 0803) assigned to a position that requires skills to conduct hazard analysis or advise safety investigators as a subject matter expert. 

Priority of Support

1. USMC Operational Commands (Appointed Command Ground Safety Officers (GSOs) / Ground Safety Managers (GSMs))

2. USMC Installations (GS-0018 Safety Professionals & Installation GSOs/GSMs)

3. USMC Supporting Establishment

4. Joint USMC/USN Personnel (class must include active-duty members to be supported)